Remote Magazine Prepress & Print Production Contractor

Cal Alumni Association | UC Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 50,778 - 60,822; Part time

Job summary

The Cal Alumni Association | UC Berkeley is hiring a PrePress and Print Production Contractor responsible for managing the print production process for California magazine. This role requires a strong understanding of prepress standards and proficiency in design software.

The Contractor will manage preflight processes, create layouts, and ensure high-quality print standards are met while working remotely. A fee of $5,000 is offered per issue, making this a great opportunity for experienced production professionals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years print production experience, preferably in a magazine environment.
• Strong understanding of prepress and print industry standards.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage preflight/prepress processes for all content.
• Create template-based layouts and InDesign files.
• Process images and upload final PDFs to the printing partner.

Skills

Print production experience

Knowledge of prepress standards

Proficiency in InDesign

Proficiency in Illustrator

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Acrobat

Job description

The Cal Alumni Association | UC Berkeley is hiring a PrePress and Print Production Contractor responsible for managing the print production process for California magazine. This role requires a strong understanding of prepress standards and proficiency in design software.

The Contractor will manage preflight processes, create layouts, and ensure high-quality print standards are met while working remotely. A fee of $5,000 is offered per issue, making this a great opportunity for experienced production professionals.